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package/skill/react-native-skills/rules/state-ground-truth.md

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+---
+title: State Must Represent Ground Truth
+impact: HIGH
+impactDescription: cleaner logic, easier debugging, single source of truth
+tags: state, derived-state, reanimated, hooks
+---
+
+## State Must Represent Ground Truth
+
+State variables—both React `useState` and Reanimated shared values—should
+represent the actual state of something (e.g., `pressed`, `progress`, `isOpen`),
+not derived visual values (e.g., `scale`, `opacity`, `translateY`). Derive
+visual values from state using computation or interpolation.
+
+**Incorrect (storing the visual output):**
+
+```tsx
+const scale = useSharedValue(1)
+
+const tap = Gesture.Tap()
+  .onBegin(() => {
+    scale.set(withTiming(0.95))
+  })
+  .onFinalize(() => {
+    scale.set(withTiming(1))
+  })
+
+const animatedStyle = useAnimatedStyle(() => ({
+  transform: [{ scale: scale.get() }],
+}))
+```
+
+**Correct (storing the state, deriving the visual):**
+
+```tsx
+const pressed = useSharedValue(0) // 0 = not pressed, 1 = pressed
+
+const tap = Gesture.Tap()
+  .onBegin(() => {
+    pressed.set(withTiming(1))
+  })
+  .onFinalize(() => {
+    pressed.set(withTiming(0))
+  })
+
+const animatedStyle = useAnimatedStyle(() => ({
+  transform: [{ scale: interpolate(pressed.get(), [0, 1], [1, 0.95]) }],
+}))
+```
+
+**Why this matters:**
+
+State variables should represent real "state", not necessarily a desired end
+result.
+
+1. **Single source of truth** — The state (`pressed`) describes what's
+   happening; visuals are derived
+2. **Easier to extend** — Adding opacity, rotation, or other effects just
+   requires more interpolations from the same state
+3. **Debugging** — Inspecting `pressed = 1` is clearer than `scale = 0.95`
+4. **Reusable logic** — The same `pressed` value can drive multiple visual
+   properties
+
+**Same principle for React state:**
+
+```tsx
+// Incorrect: storing derived values
+const [isExpanded, setIsExpanded] = useState(false)
+const [height, setHeight] = useState(0)
+
+useEffect(() => {
+  setHeight(isExpanded ? 200 : 0)
+}, [isExpanded])
+
+// Correct: derive from state
+const [isExpanded, setIsExpanded] = useState(false)
+const height = isExpanded ? 200 : 0
+```
+
+State is the minimal truth. Everything else is derived.

package/skill/react-native-skills/rules/ui-expo-image.md

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+---
+title: Use expo-image for Optimized Images
+impact: HIGH
+impactDescription: memory efficiency, caching, blurhash placeholders, progressive loading
+tags: images, performance, expo-image, ui
+---
+
+## Use expo-image for Optimized Images
+
+Use `expo-image` instead of React Native's `Image`. It provides memory-efficient caching, blurhash placeholders, progressive loading, and better performance for lists.
+
+**Incorrect (React Native Image):**
+
+```tsx
+import { Image } from 'react-native'
+
+function Avatar({ url }: { url: string }) {
+  return <Image source={{ uri: url }} style={styles.avatar} />
+}
+```
+
+**Correct (expo-image):**
+
+```tsx
+import { Image } from 'expo-image'
+
+function Avatar({ url }: { url: string }) {
+  return <Image source={{ uri: url }} style={styles.avatar} />
+}
+```
+
+**With blurhash placeholder:**
+
+```tsx
+<Image
+  source={{ uri: url }}
+  placeholder={{ blurhash: 'LGF5]+Yk^6#M@-5c,1J5@[or[Q6.' }}
+  contentFit="cover"
+  transition={200}
+  style={styles.image}
+/>
+```
+
+**With priority and caching:**
+
+```tsx
+<Image
+  source={{ uri: url }}
+  priority="high"
+  cachePolicy="memory-disk"
+  style={styles.hero}
+/>
+```
+
+**Key props:**
+
+- `placeholder` — Blurhash or thumbnail while loading
+- `contentFit` — `cover`, `contain`, `fill`, `scale-down`
+- `transition` — Fade-in duration (ms)
+- `priority` — `low`, `normal`, `high`
+- `cachePolicy` — `memory`, `disk`, `memory-disk`, `none`
+- `recyclingKey` — Unique key for list recycling
+
+For cross-platform (web + native), use `SolitoImage` from `solito/image` which uses `expo-image` under the hood.
+
+Reference: [expo-image](https://docs.expo.dev/versions/latest/sdk/image/)

package/skill/react-native-skills/rules/ui-image-gallery.md

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+---
+title: Use Galeria for Image Galleries and Lightbox
+impact: MEDIUM
+impactDescription:
+  native shared element transitions, pinch-to-zoom, pan-to-close
+tags: images, gallery, lightbox, expo-image, ui
+---
+
+## Use Galeria for Image Galleries and Lightbox
+
+For image galleries with lightbox (tap to fullscreen), use `@nandorojo/galeria`.
+It provides native shared element transitions with pinch-to-zoom, double-tap
+zoom, and pan-to-close. Works with any image component including `expo-image`.
+
+**Incorrect (custom modal implementation):**
+
+```tsx
+function ImageGallery({ urls }: { urls: string[] }) {
+  const [selected, setSelected] = useState<string | null>(null)
+
+  return (
+    <>
+      {urls.map((url) => (
+        <Pressable key={url} onPress={() => setSelected(url)}>
+          <Image source={{ uri: url }} style={styles.thumbnail} />
+        </Pressable>
+      ))}
+      <Modal visible={!!selected} onRequestClose={() => setSelected(null)}>
+        <Image source={{ uri: selected! }} style={styles.fullscreen} />
+      </Modal>
+    </>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Correct (Galeria with expo-image):**
+
+```tsx
+import { Galeria } from '@nandorojo/galeria'
+import { Image } from 'expo-image'
+
+function ImageGallery({ urls }: { urls: string[] }) {
+  return (
+    <Galeria urls={urls}>
+      {urls.map((url, index) => (
+        <Galeria.Image index={index} key={url}>
+          <Image source={{ uri: url }} style={styles.thumbnail} />
+        </Galeria.Image>
+      ))}
+    </Galeria>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Single image:**
+
+```tsx
+import { Galeria } from '@nandorojo/galeria'
+import { Image } from 'expo-image'
+
+function Avatar({ url }: { url: string }) {
+  return (
+    <Galeria urls={[url]}>
+      <Galeria.Image>
+        <Image source={{ uri: url }} style={styles.avatar} />
+      </Galeria.Image>
+    </Galeria>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**With low-res thumbnails and high-res fullscreen:**
+
+```tsx
+<Galeria urls={highResUrls}>
+  {lowResUrls.map((url, index) => (
+    <Galeria.Image index={index} key={url}>
+      <Image source={{ uri: url }} style={styles.thumbnail} />
+    </Galeria.Image>
+  ))}
+</Galeria>
+```
+
+**With FlashList:**
+
+```tsx
+<Galeria urls={urls}>
+  <FlashList
+    data={urls}
+    renderItem={({ item, index }) => (
+      <Galeria.Image index={index}>
+        <Image source={{ uri: item }} style={styles.thumbnail} />
+      </Galeria.Image>
+    )}
+    numColumns={3}
+    estimatedItemSize={100}
+  />
+</Galeria>
+```
+
+Works with `expo-image`, `SolitoImage`, `react-native` Image, or any image
+component.
+
+Reference: [Galeria](https://github.com/nandorojo/galeria)

package/skill/react-native-skills/rules/ui-measure-views.md

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+---
+title: Measuring View Dimensions
+impact: MEDIUM
+impactDescription: synchronous measurement, avoid unnecessary re-renders
+tags: layout, measurement, onLayout, useLayoutEffect
+---
+
+## Measuring View Dimensions
+
+Use both `useLayoutEffect` (synchronous) and `onLayout` (for updates). The sync
+measurement gives you the initial size immediately; `onLayout` keeps it current
+when the view changes. For non-primitive states, use a dispatch updater to
+compare values and avoid unnecessary re-renders.
+
+**Height only:**
+
+```tsx
+import { useLayoutEffect, useRef, useState } from 'react'
+import { View, LayoutChangeEvent } from 'react-native'
+
+function MeasuredBox({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
+  const ref = useRef<View>(null)
+  const [height, setHeight] = useState<number | undefined>(undefined)
+
+  useLayoutEffect(() => {
+    // Sync measurement on mount (RN 0.82+)
+    const rect = ref.current?.getBoundingClientRect()
+    if (rect) setHeight(rect.height)
+    // Pre-0.82: ref.current?.measure((x, y, w, h) => setHeight(h))
+  }, [])
+
+  const onLayout = (e: LayoutChangeEvent) => {
+    setHeight(e.nativeEvent.layout.height)
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <View ref={ref} onLayout={onLayout}>
+      {children}
+    </View>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Both dimensions:**
+
+```tsx
+import { useLayoutEffect, useRef, useState } from 'react'
+import { View, LayoutChangeEvent } from 'react-native'
+
+type Size = { width: number; height: number }
+
+function MeasuredBox({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
+  const ref = useRef<View>(null)
+  const [size, setSize] = useState<Size | undefined>(undefined)
+
+  useLayoutEffect(() => {
+    const rect = ref.current?.getBoundingClientRect()
+    if (rect) setSize({ width: rect.width, height: rect.height })
+  }, [])
+
+  const onLayout = (e: LayoutChangeEvent) => {
+    const { width, height } = e.nativeEvent.layout
+    setSize((prev) => {
+      // for non-primitive states, compare values before firing a re-render
+      if (prev?.width === width && prev?.height === height) return prev
+      return { width, height }
+    })
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <View ref={ref} onLayout={onLayout}>
+      {children}
+    </View>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+Use functional setState to compare—don't read state directly in the callback.

package/skill/react-native-skills/rules/ui-menus.md

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+---
+title: Use Native Menus for Dropdowns and Context Menus
+impact: HIGH
+impactDescription: native accessibility, platform-consistent UX
+tags: user-interface, menus, context-menus, zeego, accessibility
+---
+
+## Use Native Menus for Dropdowns and Context Menus
+
+Use native platform menus instead of custom JS implementations. Native menus
+provide built-in accessibility, consistent platform UX, and better performance.
+Use [zeego](https://zeego.dev) for cross-platform native menus.
+
+**Incorrect (custom JS menu):**
+
+```tsx
+import { useState } from 'react'
+import { View, Pressable, Text } from 'react-native'
+
+function MyMenu() {
+  const [open, setOpen] = useState(false)
+
+  return (
+    <View>
+      <Pressable onPress={() => setOpen(!open)}>
+        <Text>Open Menu</Text>
+      </Pressable>
+      {open && (
+        <View style={{ position: 'absolute', top: 40 }}>
+          <Pressable onPress={() => console.log('edit')}>
+            <Text>Edit</Text>
+          </Pressable>
+          <Pressable onPress={() => console.log('delete')}>
+            <Text>Delete</Text>
+          </Pressable>
+        </View>
+      )}
+    </View>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Correct (native menu with zeego):**
+
+```tsx
+import * as DropdownMenu from 'zeego/dropdown-menu'
+
+function MyMenu() {
+  return (
+    <DropdownMenu.Root>
+      <DropdownMenu.Trigger>
+        <Pressable>
+          <Text>Open Menu</Text>
+        </Pressable>
+      </DropdownMenu.Trigger>
+
+      <DropdownMenu.Content>
+        <DropdownMenu.Item key='edit' onSelect={() => console.log('edit')}>
+          <DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>Edit</DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>
+        </DropdownMenu.Item>
+
+        <DropdownMenu.Item
+          key='delete'
+          destructive
+          onSelect={() => console.log('delete')}
+        >
+          <DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>Delete</DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>
+        </DropdownMenu.Item>
+      </DropdownMenu.Content>
+    </DropdownMenu.Root>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Context menu (long-press):**
+
+```tsx
+import * as ContextMenu from 'zeego/context-menu'
+
+function MyContextMenu() {
+  return (
+    <ContextMenu.Root>
+      <ContextMenu.Trigger>
+        <View style={{ padding: 20 }}>
+          <Text>Long press me</Text>
+        </View>
+      </ContextMenu.Trigger>
+
+      <ContextMenu.Content>
+        <ContextMenu.Item key='copy' onSelect={() => console.log('copy')}>
+          <ContextMenu.ItemTitle>Copy</ContextMenu.ItemTitle>
+        </ContextMenu.Item>
+
+        <ContextMenu.Item key='paste' onSelect={() => console.log('paste')}>
+          <ContextMenu.ItemTitle>Paste</ContextMenu.ItemTitle>
+        </ContextMenu.Item>
+      </ContextMenu.Content>
+    </ContextMenu.Root>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Checkbox items:**
+
+```tsx
+import * as DropdownMenu from 'zeego/dropdown-menu'
+
+function SettingsMenu() {
+  const [notifications, setNotifications] = useState(true)
+
+  return (
+    <DropdownMenu.Root>
+      <DropdownMenu.Trigger>
+        <Pressable>
+          <Text>Settings</Text>
+        </Pressable>
+      </DropdownMenu.Trigger>
+
+      <DropdownMenu.Content>
+        <DropdownMenu.CheckboxItem
+          key='notifications'
+          value={notifications}
+          onValueChange={() => setNotifications((prev) => !prev)}
+        >
+          <DropdownMenu.ItemIndicator />
+          <DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>Notifications</DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>
+        </DropdownMenu.CheckboxItem>
+      </DropdownMenu.Content>
+    </DropdownMenu.Root>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Submenus:**
+
+```tsx
+import * as DropdownMenu from 'zeego/dropdown-menu'
+
+function MenuWithSubmenu() {
+  return (
+    <DropdownMenu.Root>
+      <DropdownMenu.Trigger>
+        <Pressable>
+          <Text>Options</Text>
+        </Pressable>
+      </DropdownMenu.Trigger>
+
+      <DropdownMenu.Content>
+        <DropdownMenu.Item key='home' onSelect={() => console.log('home')}>
+          <DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>Home</DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>
+        </DropdownMenu.Item>
+
+        <DropdownMenu.Sub>
+          <DropdownMenu.SubTrigger key='more'>
+            <DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>More Options</DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>
+          </DropdownMenu.SubTrigger>
+
+          <DropdownMenu.SubContent>
+            <DropdownMenu.Item key='settings'>
+              <DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>Settings</DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>
+            </DropdownMenu.Item>
+
+            <DropdownMenu.Item key='help'>
+              <DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>Help</DropdownMenu.ItemTitle>
+            </DropdownMenu.Item>
+          </DropdownMenu.SubContent>
+        </DropdownMenu.Sub>
+      </DropdownMenu.Content>
+    </DropdownMenu.Root>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+Reference: [Zeego Documentation](https://zeego.dev/components/dropdown-menu)

package/skill/react-native-skills/rules/ui-native-modals.md

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+---
+title: Use Native Modals Over JS-Based Bottom Sheets
+impact: HIGH
+impactDescription: native performance, gestures, accessibility
+tags: modals, bottom-sheet, native, react-navigation
+---
+
+## Use Native Modals Over JS-Based Bottom Sheets
+
+Use native `<Modal>` with `presentationStyle="formSheet"` or React Navigation
+v7's native form sheet instead of JS-based bottom sheet libraries. Native modals
+have built-in gestures, accessibility, and better performance. Rely on native UI
+for low-level primitives.
+
+**Incorrect (JS-based bottom sheet):**
+
+```tsx
+import BottomSheet from 'custom-js-bottom-sheet'
+
+function MyScreen() {
+  const sheetRef = useRef<BottomSheet>(null)
+
+  return (
+    <View style={{ flex: 1 }}>
+      <Button onPress={() => sheetRef.current?.expand()} title='Open' />
+      <BottomSheet ref={sheetRef} snapPoints={['50%', '90%']}>
+        <View>
+          <Text>Sheet content</Text>
+        </View>
+      </BottomSheet>
+    </View>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Correct (native Modal with formSheet):**
+
+```tsx
+import { Modal, View, Text, Button } from 'react-native'
+
+function MyScreen() {
+  const [visible, setVisible] = useState(false)
+
+  return (
+    <View style={{ flex: 1 }}>
+      <Button onPress={() => setVisible(true)} title='Open' />
+      <Modal
+        visible={visible}
+        presentationStyle='formSheet'
+        animationType='slide'
+        onRequestClose={() => setVisible(false)}
+      >
+        <View>
+          <Text>Sheet content</Text>
+        </View>
+      </Modal>
+    </View>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Correct (React Navigation v7 native form sheet):**
+
+```tsx
+// In your navigator
+<Stack.Screen
+  name='Details'
+  component={DetailsScreen}
+  options={{
+    presentation: 'formSheet',
+    sheetAllowedDetents: 'fitToContents',
+  }}
+/>
+```
+
+Native modals provide swipe-to-dismiss, proper keyboard avoidance, and
+accessibility out of the box.

package/skill/react-native-skills/rules/ui-pressable.md

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+---
+title: Use Pressable Instead of Touchable Components
+impact: LOW
+impactDescription: modern API, more flexible
+tags: ui, pressable, touchable, gestures
+---
+
+## Use Pressable Instead of Touchable Components
+
+Never use `TouchableOpacity` or `TouchableHighlight`. Use `Pressable` from
+`react-native` or `react-native-gesture-handler` instead.
+
+**Incorrect (legacy Touchable components):**
+
+```tsx
+import { TouchableOpacity } from 'react-native'
+
+function MyButton({ onPress }: { onPress: () => void }) {
+  return (
+    <TouchableOpacity onPress={onPress} activeOpacity={0.7}>
+      <Text>Press me</Text>
+    </TouchableOpacity>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Correct (Pressable):**
+
+```tsx
+import { Pressable } from 'react-native'
+
+function MyButton({ onPress }: { onPress: () => void }) {
+  return (
+    <Pressable onPress={onPress}>
+      <Text>Press me</Text>
+    </Pressable>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Correct (Pressable from gesture handler for lists):**
+
+```tsx
+import { Pressable } from 'react-native-gesture-handler'
+
+function ListItem({ onPress }: { onPress: () => void }) {
+  return (
+    <Pressable onPress={onPress}>
+      <Text>Item</Text>
+    </Pressable>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+Use `react-native-gesture-handler` Pressable inside scrollable lists for better
+gesture coordination, as long as you are using the ScrollView from
+`react-native-gesture-handler` as well.
+
+**For animated press states (scale, opacity changes):** Use `GestureDetector`
+with Reanimated shared values instead of Pressable's style callback. See the
+`animation-gesture-detector-press` rule.

package/skill/react-native-skills/rules/ui-safe-area-scroll.md

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+---
+title: Use contentInsetAdjustmentBehavior for Safe Areas
+impact: MEDIUM
+impactDescription: native safe area handling, no layout shifts
+tags: safe-area, scrollview, layout
+---
+
+## Use contentInsetAdjustmentBehavior for Safe Areas
+
+Use `contentInsetAdjustmentBehavior="automatic"` on the root ScrollView instead of wrapping content in SafeAreaView or manual padding. This lets iOS handle safe area insets natively with proper scroll behavior.
+
+**Incorrect (SafeAreaView wrapper):**
+
+```tsx
+import { SafeAreaView, ScrollView, View, Text } from 'react-native'
+
+function MyScreen() {
+  return (
+    <SafeAreaView style={{ flex: 1 }}>
+      <ScrollView>
+        <View>
+          <Text>Content</Text>
+        </View>
+      </ScrollView>
+    </SafeAreaView>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Incorrect (manual safe area padding):**
+
+```tsx
+import { ScrollView, View, Text } from 'react-native'
+import { useSafeAreaInsets } from 'react-native-safe-area-context'
+
+function MyScreen() {
+  const insets = useSafeAreaInsets()
+
+  return (
+    <ScrollView contentContainerStyle={{ paddingTop: insets.top }}>
+      <View>
+        <Text>Content</Text>
+      </View>
+    </ScrollView>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+**Correct (native content inset adjustment):**
+
+```tsx
+import { ScrollView, View, Text } from 'react-native'
+
+function MyScreen() {
+  return (
+    <ScrollView contentInsetAdjustmentBehavior='automatic'>
+      <View>
+        <Text>Content</Text>
+      </View>
+    </ScrollView>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+The native approach handles dynamic safe areas (keyboard, toolbars) and allows content to scroll behind the status bar naturally.